NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020MathematicsSequences and SeriesPractice
The least positive term of an arithmetic progression whose first two terms are 5 2 and 23 12 is
Options
- A6
- B5
- C1 6
- D37 7
Correct answer
C. 1 6
Step-by-step solution
T n = 5 2 + n - 1 23 12 - 5 2 = 5 2 + n - 1 - 7 12 = 30 - 7 n + 7 12 T n > 0 ⇒ 37 - 7 n 12 > 0 ⇒ n < 37 7 ⇒ n = 5 T 5 = 37 - 35 12 = 1 6